Hymn lyrics and Music by A. B. Simpson, 1891 Once it was the blessing, now it is the Lord; Once it was the feeling, not it is His Word; Once His gift I wanted, now the Giver own; Once I sought for healing, now Himself alone. Once ‘twas painful trying, not ‘tis perfect trust; Once … Continue reading Himself
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He is Able to Deliver Thee
Hymn lyrics and Music by William A. Ogden, 1887 ’Tis the grandest theme through the ages rung; ’Tis the grandest theme for a mortal tongue; ’Tis the grandest theme that the world e’er sung, “Our God is able to deliver thee.” ’Tis the grandest theme in the earth or main; ’Tis the grandest theme for … Continue reading He is Able to Deliver Thee
He Hideth My Soul
Hymn lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, 1890 Music by William Kirkpatrick, 1890 A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me … Continue reading He Hideth My Soul
He Giveth More Grace
One of my all time favorites, and one of the main songs I would want sung at my funeral: Hymn lyrics by Annie J. Flint, 1862-1932 Music by Hubert Mitchell, 20th Century or Joel A. Erickson, 2006 He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength when the labors increase; To … Continue reading He Giveth More Grace
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Hymn lyrics by Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907 Music by George C. Stebbins, 1907 Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search … Continue reading Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Hymn lyrics by William Williams, pub.1745 tr. by Peter Williams, pub.1771 Music by John Hughes, 1907 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Feed me … Continue reading Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Hymn lyrics by Julia H. Johnston, pub.1910 Music by Daniel B. Towner, pub. 1910 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured, There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled. Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite … Continue reading Grace Greater Than Our Sin
I Will Say “Yes” to Jesus
Hymn lyrics by Albert B. Simpson, 1843-1919 Music by J. H. Burke, 19th century I will say “Yes” to Jesus; Oft it was “No” before, As He knocked at my heart’s proud entrance, And I firmly barred the door; But I’ve made a complete surrender, And given Him right of way; And henceforth it is … Continue reading I Will Say “Yes” to Jesus
Draw Me Nearer
Hymn lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, pub.1875 Music by William H. Doane, pub. 1875 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith And be closer drawn to Thee. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By … Continue reading Draw Me Nearer
Forever and Always
My Help Psalm 121:1-2 NIV I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. In this life we will have trouble, heartache, and distress. Friends and family members will die, or they will leave us or desert us … Continue reading Forever and Always
Run With It 